Senate Finance Committee

115th Congress (2016 cycle)

Winning a seat on the senate tax-writing committee guarantees members that they will attract generous donations from banks, insurance companies, real estate agents, accountants, and securities and investment firms. Decisions by Senate Finance Committee members affect a lot of companies' bottom lines and when lawmakers are crafting major tax legislation, the corridors of Capitol Hill are packed with interest groups and lobbyists. Senate Finance also has jurisdiction over Medicare, Social Security, health care, and international trade.

Sectors Contributing to Members of this Committee, 2016 Election Cycle

Figures are based on Federal Election Commission data.
Numbers are taken from PAC donations and individual contributions of more than $200.

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